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Place-based education Where is the missing piece?
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Also known as... Pedagogy of place place-based learning experiential education community-based education education for sustainability environmental education service learning Pedagogy of place place-based learning experiential education community-based education education for sustainability environmental education service learning
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The origin Place-based education is an educational philosophy developed largely by Professor David Sobel, Project Director at Antioch University of New England
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Definition The process of using the local community and environment as a starting or culminating point to teach concepts in LA, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects.
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Definition contd…… Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, enhance student’s appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens’ David Sobel 2004, p. 7 Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, enhance student’s appreciation for the natural world, and creates a heightened commitment to serving as active, contributing citizens’ David Sobel 2004, p. 7
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Four principles Understanding group dynamics, human relations, and community building Investigating local instructional resources Developing a cooperative project Expanding knowledge about community-based instructional resources Understanding group dynamics, human relations, and community building Investigating local instructional resources Developing a cooperative project Expanding knowledge about community-based instructional resources
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Your task Identify a program that you have experienced that helped build a bridge between school and community Share 3 key points that were major reasons for success or failure of the program. Identify a program that you have experienced that helped build a bridge between school and community Share 3 key points that were major reasons for success or failure of the program.
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